What can be done to tackle aviation emissions?
With a 50 per cent global growth in air travel over the past six years, what can we do to limit our own carbon footprints? Continue reading
CO2 emissions
HRM to review ways to limit number of new drive-thrus in Halifax
The Halifax Regional Municipality’s environment and sustainability standing committee approved a recommendation on Thursday. Continue reading
‘Feasibility’ report on eliminating drive-thrus heads to Halifax environment committee
Staff says the municipality needs to revisit the subject through its plan and bylaw simplification program. Continue reading
Earth Hour 2019: Turning off lights won’t save the planet but these ‘green’ actions will
Tweaking your lifestyle and supporting carbon tax initiatives will have a much “greener” impact than turning off the lights for one hour, experts say. Continue reading
Trump couldn’t stop decline of U.S. coal plants in 2018
The U.S. recorded its second-highest number of coal-fired power plant shutdowns in 2018, despite President Donald Trump’s efforts to prop up the industry. Continue reading
Halifax company offers ‘concrete solution’ to CO2 emissions
By Dave Squires Digital Broadcast Journalist
“It’s gone from this idea into now technology that’s out in to world being produced and supplying hundreds of projects all around North America,” – Robert Niven, CEO of CarbonCure Continue reading
European Union backs landmark Paris climate deal
In the presence of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, the lawmakers voted Tuesday by 610 to 38 with 31 abstentions for the 28 EU nations to simultaneously ratify the agreement to limit global warming. Continue reading
Majority back minimum national price on carbon emissions, new poll suggests
The long-awaited meeting in Montreal comes almost a year after Justin Trudeau’s Liberals won a majority mandate on a green election platform that included pricing carbon. Continue reading
Climate change: Electric cars can make bigger difference than once believed, study finds
While there has been some debate as to whether or not electric vehicles (EV) can make a real difference in combating climate change, a new study from MIT has concluded that today’s EVs can indeed put a dent in climate change. Continue reading
Scientists say carbon emissions could harm marine life in Atlantic Canada
Scientists are studying how carbon dioxide emissions being absorbed by the ocean could negatively affect marine life in Atlantic Canada, as pH levels change causing ocean acidification. Continue reading